Inverdargle (Stern Section) (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Inverdargle (stern section) (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 16.564 N,3 47.325 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.276067
  • Longitude: -3.788750
Wreck Depth 18.79 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 153.3 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 112.32
Sonar Width 29.53
Shadow Height 10.87
Orientation 335
Tonnage 9456
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SEE INVERDAGLE (BOW SECTION). H0120/40 9.2.40 POSN 350 DEG, 1.5M FROM FORELAND LT. (CINC WAPPS; TH). INS AS DWPA IN POSN 350 DEG, 1.5M FROM FORELAND LT. - FNM 247/40. H0120/40 3.6.40 INS ON CHARTS. - NM 1364/40. H0120/40 24.10.49 POSN 511631N, 034720W. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 47, FOUL AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 90FT. PRONOUNCED OVERFALL OVER WK EXCEPT AT SLACK WATER. (HMS SEAGULL, SIGNAL DTD 21.9.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 2040/49. H5293/71 24.1.72 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 1165. 12.9.75 REPORTED THAT WRECK GIVES OFF SLIGHT OIL SLICK. (LYMINGTON BSAC). 20.9.76 DIVED ON 18/19.9.76. LIES EXACTLY UPSIDE DOWN ORIENTATED E/W. STANDS 12MTRS ABOVE SEABED. STILL LEAKS OIL WHICH FORMS A SLICK ON THE SURFACE. (C BURTON, TELECON 20.9.76). NCA. 2.8.84 REPD TO BE REGULARLY FISHED OVER. THE SMELL OF LEAKING FUEL STILL VERY MUCH APPARENT. H3942/88 22.1.90 EXAM'D 4.8.89 IN 511631N, 034715W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.0, FOUL AT 17.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11MTRS, LENGTH 140MTRS, BREADTH 25MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEG. THIS IS MAIN SECTION OF WK WITH BOW LYING ABOUT 1300MTRS TO THE NE. (LAND & MARINE ENG LTD, HI 464). BR STD. HH100/351/05 16.4.92 DIVED ON IN 511646N, 034720.5W [OGB] USING DECCA]. (J HEWITT, 20.3.92). NCA. SEP 2020/000233025 23.7.20 WK LOCATED IN 5116.563N, 0347.325W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.79MTRS, LENGTH 112.32MTRS, WIDTH 29.53MTRS, HT 10.87MTRS, ORIENTATION 335DEGS. NO SCOUR. (H525, HI1506). AMEND DW 18.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1983 BY DEUTSCH WERFT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INVER TANKERS LTD. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 997 HP. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY MASCHINENFBRK, AUGSBURG-NURNBURG A G, AUGSBURG. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR AVONMOUTH. ?MINED (WW2SL) OR ?TORPEDOED BY U 33. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, 1939-45).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.564 N,3 47.325 W.

How deep is the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 18.79 meters and is located at coordinates 51 16.564 N,3 47.325 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) sink?

The INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) belong to?

The INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) carrying?

The INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 9456 tons.

What type of wreck is the INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The INVERDARGLE (STERN SECTION) (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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